Duties of the Public Utilities Analyst V position include:
• Reviewing and developing RUCO’s recommendation(s), relating to the Company’s revenue requirement, rate design, adjustor mechanisms, and other matters
• Participating in working groups to develop procedures or policy recommendations to the Executive Deputy Director, Counsel and Public Utilities Manager
• Providing expert testimony and creating and presenting exhibits in utility rate cases, financing(s), and other matters
• Interpreting complex financial and economic data in order to develop RUCO’s recommendations
• Identifying emerging trends in the gas, electric, water, and telecommunications industries
• Participating in working groups to develop operating procedures, policies, and testimony
• Preparing data requests related to Company rate case filings and testimony
• Preparing timely and accurate filings before the ACC
• Responding to technical telephone calls and emails
• Participating in ACC rulemaking as appropriate
Knowledge:
• Knowledge in technologies, operations and procedures of the utility industry, including utility accounting
• Knowledge of accounting principles and statistics. CPA or accounting/finance degree preferred
• Broad knowledge of current issues in electric, gas, and water and telecommunications industries
• Considerable knowledge of economic concepts of public utility regulation and ratemaking
• Strong knowledge and experience with excel software and the google platform
• Knowledge of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s regulatory process
• Knowledge of group dynamics and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge of rulemaking procedures
Skills:
• Skills in explaining and supporting recommendations clearly in writing and verbally
• Skills in making effective and clear presentations to a variety of audiences
• Skills in reviewing and analyzing utility company data independently
• Skills in using various computer programs and statistical models
• Proficient in Microsoft excel and word, as well as google docs
• Skills in drafting and modifying rules
Abilities:
• Ability to problem solve in variable situations requiring analytical interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking within broadly defined policies and objectives
• Ability to work with and lead (if required) stakeholder working groups to achieve consensus findings
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to speak in public
• Ability to lead others
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sherry Garcia at sgarcia@azruco.gov for assistance